Field find 1954 Canadian custom

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[kintail]

Reminds me of the time I put an NOS Steering lock in my 1967 Westfalia. Ran well for a bit after this was put in but then randomly the engine would cut out. Let it sit for a bit and then it would start again. Didn't know what the problem was.

Finally reviewed the last thing I did which was the steering lock and found that one low cost connector was the problem. Replaced with a new "brass" connector and problem solved.

Use this as my new approach to problem issues. Only took a couple of decades (or more) to figure this out.
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Scott

August 1954 Beetle Canadian Deluxe

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[Ovally]

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The CIP switch does not have an adjustment screw.
I tried two of them, both would come on at 10psi, the last one leaked.
d
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[Ovally]

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So I pulled the oil pressure switch out to see if it has a calibration screw which of course it doesn't. I reinstalled it and it actually works the way it is supposed to except for dumping oil out now.

Friends have offered me a few to try.

Don
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John G to the rescue

It has the adjustment screw and is dated 1 58.

I hope this works.

When I was in Hessisch Oldendorf in 2013 there was a fellow with a whole case of switches. I bought one and then sold it a few years later. If I could go back and whisper in my ear I would say buy the whole box.

Don
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[Ovally]

Perfect!
Let's hope it still works.
Look, I'm not talking nonsense.
My Oval, bought new by my parents, still has such switch (0,3-0,6 kg/cm²) with an adjustment screw.
The adjustment screw does not affect the correct operation of the oil pressure switch.
You only set the oil pressure light to go out at low pressure.
This often happened when the customer complained that the light was too long on at idle.

(Before changing this setting, you must ensure that the engine oil pressure is correct.
Normal oil pressure when the engine is warm and idling min. 0,5 kg/cm².
At 70°C/158°F oil temperature and 2500 rpm min. 2,0 kg/cm²).

Regards, Armand
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[lardawge]

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This gives me a little thrill:

It works as it should and it doesn't leak. When I put the original engine together the switch that came with it did not work, would not shut the light off. I installed the one from my spare engine and it worked for a year or so and then started leaking oil. I then bought a new one from CIP. Almost immediately it failed and wouldn't turn the light off at idle. Investigating it I found the terminal was loose, it started working properly but started leaking a lot. Now I have one dated 1 58 that, cross your fingers, works and doesn't leak.

Another bit of good news: I bought an NOS vacuum advance from Frederik

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2333581

Installed it yesterday, really dresses up the engine bay

Ever since I built this car it has had a little flat spot off idle, that seems to be gone. A win I think.

On another note. I plan to go on a bit of a drive starting Sunday and I wanted 12 volts in the car to charge electronics while I drove. I had built an inverter years ago and turned my electronics shop upside down looking for it. Nowhere to be found, then I remembered....

It was still in the car, I had disconnected it but left it in place.

Connected it up and...

Sweet, this will work.

Don
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Today I went over Roger's pass on my way to Vancouver

For the Great Canadian VW show this weekend.

Don
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[kintail]

Looking at home in the mountains!! Have fun at the show and a great trip!!
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Scott

August 1954 Beetle Canadian Deluxe

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Drove the 99 from Kamloops to Whistler. Most fun I ever had in a beetle. A very swoopy road.

Don
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[Dan22]

Don, are you driving all the way from Winnipeg to Vancouver? That is a nice long haul.

And, what was the cause of your lifters getting stuck in your (other) motor? Maybe I missed that finding.
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[oldzwit]

Pleased to meet you here in Vancouver at our Great Canadian VW show Don, glad the car was co-operative!

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[my56samba]

Great work on the car Don. I was at the Great Canadian show yesterday with my 54 ragtop and it was awesome that you drove your 54 half way across Canada to be here. It was cool to see your car in person and nice for you to bring home an award. I went back to your car a couple times hoping to find you but that didn’t work out. It was a really good turnout with lots of amazing VW’s to check out. Safe travels on your journey home.

Mark
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Ah sorry I missed you. Darn

Don
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